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gem-squad_v2-train-105900
5a56886d6349e2001acdce08
Compact_disc
SVCD has two-thirds the resolution of DVD, and over 2.7 times the resolution of VCD. One CD-R disc can hold up to 60 minutes of standard quality SVCD-format video. While no specific limit on SVCD video length is mandated by the specification, one must lower the video bit rate, and therefore quality, to accommodate very...
What is the kilobit rate for a DVD?
What is the kilobit rate for a DVD?
[ "What is the kilobit rate for a DVD?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105901
5a56886d6349e2001acdce09
Compact_disc
SVCD has two-thirds the resolution of DVD, and over 2.7 times the resolution of VCD. One CD-R disc can hold up to 60 minutes of standard quality SVCD-format video. While no specific limit on SVCD video length is mandated by the specification, one must lower the video bit rate, and therefore quality, to accommodate very...
How does a VCN compare to a DVD?
How does a VCN compare to a DVD?
[ "How does a VCN compare to a DVD?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105902
5a56886d6349e2001acdce0a
Compact_disc
SVCD has two-thirds the resolution of DVD, and over 2.7 times the resolution of VCD. One CD-R disc can hold up to 60 minutes of standard quality SVCD-format video. While no specific limit on SVCD video length is mandated by the specification, one must lower the video bit rate, and therefore quality, to accommodate very...
Why is it difficult to put more than 60 minutes on a DVD?
Why is it difficult to put more than 60 minutes on a DVD?
[ "Why is it difficult to put more than 60 minutes on a DVD?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105903
572f748904bcaa1900d7697f
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
Who created Photo CDs?
Who created Photo CDs?
[ "Who created Photo CDs?" ]
{ "text": [ "Kodak" ], "answer_start": [ 33 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105904
572f748904bcaa1900d76980
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
When were Photo CDs initially released?
When were Photo CDs initially released?
[ "When were Photo CDs initially released?" ]
{ "text": [ "1992" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105905
572f748904bcaa1900d76981
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
How many images could Photo CDs initially contain?
How many images could Photo CDs initially contain?
[ "How many images could Photo CDs initially contain?" ]
{ "text": [ "100" ], "answer_start": [ 139 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105906
572f748904bcaa1900d76982
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
What type of paper can Photo CD images be produced on?
What type of paper can Photo CD images be produced on?
[ "What type of paper can Photo CD images be produced on?" ]
{ "text": [ "photographic paper" ], "answer_start": [ 515 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105907
572f748904bcaa1900d76983
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
In what book are Photo CD standards defined?
In what book are Photo CD standards defined?
[ "In what book are Photo CD standards defined?" ]
{ "text": [ "Beige Book" ], "answer_start": [ 255 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105908
5a5689d46349e2001acdce1a
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
When was the Beige Book published?
When was the Beige Book published?
[ "When was the Beige Book published?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105909
5a5689d46349e2001acdce1b
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
How many photos does the CD-ROM XA hold?
How many photos does the CD-ROM XA hold?
[ "How many photos does the CD-ROM XA hold?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105910
5a5689d46349e2001acdce1c
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
Who invented CD-i Players?
Who invented CD-i Players?
[ "Who invented CD-i Players?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105911
5a5689d46349e2001acdce1d
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
Why can't Photo CDs work on any computer?
Why can't Photo CDs work on any computer?
[ "Why can't Photo CDs work on any computer?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105912
5a5689d46349e2001acdce1e
Compact_disc
Photo CD is a system designed by Kodak for digitizing and storing photos on a CD. Launched in 1992, the discs were designed to hold nearly 100 high-quality images, scanned prints and slides using special proprietary encoding. Photo CDs are defined in the Beige Book and conform to the CD-ROM XA and CD-i Bridge specifica...
When was the Kodak Picture CD released?
When was the Kodak Picture CD released?
[ "When was the Kodak Picture CD released?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105913
572f757a04bcaa1900d76993
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
When did record companies first attempt to protect their CDs from copying?
When did record companies first attempt to protect their CDs from copying?
[ "When did record companies first attempt to protect their CDs from copying?" ]
{ "text": [ "2001" ], "answer_start": [ 167 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105914
572f757a04bcaa1900d76994
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
Who said that protected CDs are not allowed to carry the CDDA logo?
Who said that protected CDs are not allowed to carry the CDDA logo?
[ "Who said that protected CDs are not allowed to carry the CDDA logo?" ]
{ "text": [ "Philips" ], "answer_start": [ 513 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105915
572f757a04bcaa1900d76995
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
Where does the Red Book mention copy protection?
Where does the Red Book mention copy protection?
[ "Where does the Red Book mention copy protection?" ]
{ "text": [ "in the subcode" ], "answer_start": [ 76 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105916
5a56b1046349e2001acdcee4
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
When was the "anti-copy" subcode written in the Red Book?
When was the "anti-copy" subcode written in the Red Book?
[ "When was the \"anti-copy\" subcode written in the Red Book?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105917
5a56b1046349e2001acdcee5
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
Who created the anti-protection systems software?
Who created the anti-protection systems software?
[ "Who created the anti-protection systems software?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105918
5a56b1046349e2001acdcee6
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
When was the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo copyrighted?
When was the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo copyrighted?
[ "When was the Compact Disc Digital Audio logo copyrighted?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105919
5a56b1046349e2001acdcee7
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
What devices do standard CDs not play on?
What devices do standard CDs not play on?
[ "What devices do standard CDs not play on?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105920
5a56b1046349e2001acdcee8
Compact_disc
The Red Book audio specification, except for a simple "anti-copy" statement in the subcode, does not include any copy protection mechanism. Known at least as early as 2001, attempts were made by record companies to market "copy-protected" non-standard compact discs, which cannot be ripped, or copied, to hard drives or ...
Why does Philips want non-standard discs to have the trademarked logo?
Why does Philips want non-standard discs to have the trademarked logo?
[ "Why does Philips want non-standard discs to have the trademarked logo?" ]
{ "text": [], "answer_start": [] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105921
56e073cb7aa994140058e4ea
Space_Race
The Space Race was a 20th-century competition between two Cold War rivals, the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (US), for supremacy in spaceflight capability. It had its origins in the missile-based nuclear arms race between the two nations that occurred following World War II, enabled by captured German rocke...
On what date did the Space Race begin?
On what date did the Space Race begin?
[ "On what date did the Space Race begin?" ]
{ "text": [ "August 2, 1955" ], "answer_start": [ 702 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105922
56e073cb7aa994140058e4eb
Space_Race
The Space Race was a 20th-century competition between two Cold War rivals, the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (US), for supremacy in spaceflight capability. It had its origins in the missile-based nuclear arms race between the two nations that occurred following World War II, enabled by captured German rocke...
Sputnik 1 started orbiting on what date?
Sputnik 1 started orbiting on what date?
[ "Sputnik 1 started orbiting on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "October 4, 1957" ], "answer_start": [ 990 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105923
56e073cb7aa994140058e4ec
Space_Race
The Space Race was a 20th-century competition between two Cold War rivals, the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (US), for supremacy in spaceflight capability. It had its origins in the missile-based nuclear arms race between the two nations that occurred following World War II, enabled by captured German rocke...
Who was the first person in space?
Who was the first person in space?
[ "Who was the first person in space?" ]
{ "text": [ "Yuri Gagarin" ], "answer_start": [ 1080 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105924
56e073cb7aa994140058e4ed
Space_Race
The Space Race was a 20th-century competition between two Cold War rivals, the Soviet Union (USSR) and the United States (US), for supremacy in spaceflight capability. It had its origins in the missile-based nuclear arms race between the two nations that occurred following World War II, enabled by captured German rocke...
What was the date that the first human reached space?
What was the date that the first human reached space?
[ "What was the date that the first human reached space?" ]
{ "text": [ "April 12, 1961" ], "answer_start": [ 1097 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105925
56e0796b231d4119001ac197
Space_Race
The Space Race can trace its origins to Germany, beginning in the 1930s and continuing during World War II when Nazi Germany researched and built operational ballistic missiles. Starting in the early 1930s, during the last stages of the Weimar Republic, German aerospace engineers experimented with liquid-fueled rockets...
Which war in history did the Space Race begin to take root?
Which war in history did the Space Race begin to take root?
[ "Which war in history did the Space Race begin to take root?" ]
{ "text": [ "World War II" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105926
56e0796b231d4119001ac199
Space_Race
The Space Race can trace its origins to Germany, beginning in the 1930s and continuing during World War II when Nazi Germany researched and built operational ballistic missiles. Starting in the early 1930s, during the last stages of the Weimar Republic, German aerospace engineers experimented with liquid-fueled rockets...
A secretive army installation began in Kummersdorf-West in what year?
A secretive army installation began in Kummersdorf-West in what year?
[ "A secretive army installation began in Kummersdorf-West in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1932" ], "answer_start": [ 918 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105927
56e079e87aa994140058e541
Space_Race
During the Second World War, General Dornberger was the military head of the army's rocket program, Zanssen became the commandant of the Peenemünde army rocket centre, and von Braun was the technical director of the ballistic missile program. They would lead the team that built the Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket, which becam...
During WWII, who was in charge of the German army's rocket program?
During WWII, who was in charge of the German army's rocket program?
[ "During WWII, who was in charge of the German army's rocket program?" ]
{ "text": [ "General Dornberger" ], "answer_start": [ 29 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105928
56e079e87aa994140058e542
Space_Race
During the Second World War, General Dornberger was the military head of the army's rocket program, Zanssen became the commandant of the Peenemünde army rocket centre, and von Braun was the technical director of the ballistic missile program. They would lead the team that built the Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket, which becam...
What was the first object to enter space?
What was the first object to enter space?
[ "What was the first object to enter space?" ]
{ "text": [ "Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105929
56e079e87aa994140058e543
Space_Race
During the Second World War, General Dornberger was the military head of the army's rocket program, Zanssen became the commandant of the Peenemünde army rocket centre, and von Braun was the technical director of the ballistic missile program. They would lead the team that built the Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket, which becam...
When did the Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket reach space?
When did the Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket reach space?
[ "When did the Aggregate-4 (A-4) rocket reach space?" ]
{ "text": [ "1942 and 1943" ], "answer_start": [ 395 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105930
56e07a467aa994140058e549
Space_Race
At war's end, American, British, and Soviet scientific intelligence teams competed to capture Germany's rocket engineers along with the German rockets themselves and the designs on which they were based. Each of the Allies captured a share of the available members of the German rocket team, but the United States benefi...
What military operation allowed the US to recruit the German engineer, Von Braun?
What military operation allowed the US to recruit the German engineer, Von Braun?
[ "What military operation allowed the US to recruit the German engineer, Von Braun?" ]
{ "text": [ "Operation Paperclip" ], "answer_start": [ 338 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105931
56e07a467aa994140058e54a
Space_Race
At war's end, American, British, and Soviet scientific intelligence teams competed to capture Germany's rocket engineers along with the German rockets themselves and the designs on which they were based. Each of the Allies captured a share of the available members of the German rocket team, but the United States benefi...
The US had captured what type of missiles during Operation Paperclip?
The US had captured what type of missiles during Operation Paperclip?
[ "The US had captured what type of missiles during Operation Paperclip?" ]
{ "text": [ "V2 rockets" ], "answer_start": [ 551 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105932
56e07b187aa994140058e54d
Space_Race
The German rocket center in Peenemünde was located in the eastern part of Germany, which became the Soviet zone of occupation. On Stalin's orders, the Soviet Union sent its best rocket engineers to this region to see what they could salvage for future weapons systems. The Soviet rocket engineers were led by Sergei Koro...
The German rocket center was located in what city?
The German rocket center was located in what city?
[ "The German rocket center was located in what city?" ]
{ "text": [ "Peenemünde" ], "answer_start": [ 28 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105933
56e07b187aa994140058e54e
Space_Race
The German rocket center in Peenemünde was located in the eastern part of Germany, which became the Soviet zone of occupation. On Stalin's orders, the Soviet Union sent its best rocket engineers to this region to see what they could salvage for future weapons systems. The Soviet rocket engineers were led by Sergei Koro...
Who was in charge of the Soviet rocket engineer team that went into Germany?
Who was in charge of the Soviet rocket engineer team that went into Germany?
[ "Who was in charge of the Soviet rocket engineer team that went into Germany?" ]
{ "text": [ "Sergei Korolev" ], "answer_start": [ 309 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105934
56e07b187aa994140058e54f
Space_Race
The German rocket center in Peenemünde was located in the eastern part of Germany, which became the Soviet zone of occupation. On Stalin's orders, the Soviet Union sent its best rocket engineers to this region to see what they could salvage for future weapons systems. The Soviet rocket engineers were led by Sergei Koro...
What year was Sergei Korolev arrested?
What year was Sergei Korolev arrested?
[ "What year was Sergei Korolev arrested?" ]
{ "text": [ "1938" ], "answer_start": [ 426 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105935
56e07b187aa994140058e550
Space_Race
The German rocket center in Peenemünde was located in the eastern part of Germany, which became the Soviet zone of occupation. On Stalin's orders, the Soviet Union sent its best rocket engineers to this region to see what they could salvage for future weapons systems. The Soviet rocket engineers were led by Sergei Koro...
Sergei Korolev died in what year?
Sergei Korolev died in what year?
[ "Sergei Korolev died in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1966" ], "answer_start": [ 820 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105936
56e07b187aa994140058e551
Space_Race
The German rocket center in Peenemünde was located in the eastern part of Germany, which became the Soviet zone of occupation. On Stalin's orders, the Soviet Union sent its best rocket engineers to this region to see what they could salvage for future weapons systems. The Soviet rocket engineers were led by Sergei Koro...
After the war, Sergei Korolev was known under what title?
After the war, Sergei Korolev was known under what title?
[ "After the war, Sergei Korolev was known under what title?" ]
{ "text": [ "USSR's chief rocket and spacecraft engineer" ], "answer_start": [ 536 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105937
56e07b847aa994140058e559
Space_Race
After almost a year in the area around Peenemünde, Soviet officials moved most of the captured German rocket specialists to Gorodomlya Island on Lake Seliger, about 240 kilometers (150 mi) northwest of Moscow. They were not allowed to participate in Soviet missile design, but were used as problem-solving consultants to...
What year was the R1 rocket born?
What year was the R1 rocket born?
[ "What year was the R1 rocket born?" ]
{ "text": [ "1948" ], "answer_start": [ 792 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105938
56e07bc7231d4119001ac1c3
Space_Race
The American professor Robert H. Goddard had worked on developing solid-fuel rockets since 1914, and demonstrated a light battlefield rocket to the US Army Signal Corps only five days before the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. He also started developing liquid-fueled rockets in 1921; yet he had not bee...
What professor began working on solid-fuel rockets since 1914?
What professor began working on solid-fuel rockets since 1914?
[ "What professor began working on solid-fuel rockets since 1914?" ]
{ "text": [ "Robert H. Goddard" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105939
56e07bc7231d4119001ac1c4
Space_Race
The American professor Robert H. Goddard had worked on developing solid-fuel rockets since 1914, and demonstrated a light battlefield rocket to the US Army Signal Corps only five days before the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. He also started developing liquid-fueled rockets in 1921; yet he had not bee...
Liquid-fueled rockets were developed in what year?
Liquid-fueled rockets were developed in what year?
[ "Liquid-fueled rockets were developed in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1921" ], "answer_start": [ 296 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105940
56e084b77aa994140058e595
Space_Race
Von Braun and his team were sent to the United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground, located in New Mexico, in 1945. They set about assembling the captured V2s and began a program of launching them and instructing American engineers in their operation. These tests led to the first rocket to take photos from outer s...
The United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground is located where?
The United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground is located where?
[ "The United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground is located where?" ]
{ "text": [ "New Mexico" ], "answer_start": [ 100 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105941
56e084b77aa994140058e596
Space_Race
Von Braun and his team were sent to the United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground, located in New Mexico, in 1945. They set about assembling the captured V2s and began a program of launching them and instructing American engineers in their operation. These tests led to the first rocket to take photos from outer s...
Von Braun and his associates were sent to United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground in what year?
Von Braun and his associates were sent to United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground in what year?
[ "Von Braun and his associates were sent to United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1945" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105942
56e084b77aa994140058e597
Space_Race
Von Braun and his team were sent to the United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground, located in New Mexico, in 1945. They set about assembling the captured V2s and began a program of launching them and instructing American engineers in their operation. These tests led to the first rocket to take photos from outer s...
The first two-stage rocket was developed in what year?
The first two-stage rocket was developed in what year?
[ "The first two-stage rocket was developed in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1949" ], "answer_start": [ 394 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105943
56e084b77aa994140058e598
Space_Race
Von Braun and his team were sent to the United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground, located in New Mexico, in 1945. They set about assembling the captured V2s and began a program of launching them and instructing American engineers in their operation. These tests led to the first rocket to take photos from outer s...
The Army's new Redstone Arsenal is located in what city and state?
The Army's new Redstone Arsenal is located in what city and state?
[ "The Army's new Redstone Arsenal is located in what city and state?" ]
{ "text": [ "Huntsville, Alabama" ], "answer_start": [ 496 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105944
56e084b77aa994140058e599
Space_Race
Von Braun and his team were sent to the United States Army's White Sands Proving Ground, located in New Mexico, in 1945. They set about assembling the captured V2s and began a program of launching them and instructing American engineers in their operation. These tests led to the first rocket to take photos from outer s...
What year was the German rocket team moved to Alabama?
What year was the German rocket team moved to Alabama?
[ "What year was the German rocket team moved to Alabama?" ]
{ "text": [ "1950" ], "answer_start": [ 520 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105945
56e08587231d4119001ac24f
Space_Race
In simple terms, the Cold War could be viewed as an expression of the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism. The United States faced a new uncertainty beginning in September 1949, when it lost its monopoly on the atomic bomb. American intelligence agencies discovered that the Soviet Union had exploded i...
What year did the US lose its monopoly to the atomic bomb?
What year did the US lose its monopoly to the atomic bomb?
[ "What year did the US lose its monopoly to the atomic bomb?" ]
{ "text": [ "1949" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105946
56e08587231d4119001ac250
Space_Race
In simple terms, the Cold War could be viewed as an expression of the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism. The United States faced a new uncertainty beginning in September 1949, when it lost its monopoly on the atomic bomb. American intelligence agencies discovered that the Soviet Union had exploded i...
What type of bomb was first developed during the Cold War?
What type of bomb was first developed during the Cold War?
[ "What type of bomb was first developed during the Cold War?" ]
{ "text": [ "the hydrogen bomb" ], "answer_start": [ 605 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105947
56e08587231d4119001ac251
Space_Race
In simple terms, the Cold War could be viewed as an expression of the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism. The United States faced a new uncertainty beginning in September 1949, when it lost its monopoly on the atomic bomb. American intelligence agencies discovered that the Soviet Union had exploded i...
ICBMs is an abbreviation for what?
ICBMs is an abbreviation for what?
[ "ICBMs is an abbreviation for what?" ]
{ "text": [ "intercontinental strategic bombers and intercontinental ballistic missiles" ], "answer_start": [ 635 ] }
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Space_Race
In simple terms, the Cold War could be viewed as an expression of the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism. The United States faced a new uncertainty beginning in September 1949, when it lost its monopoly on the atomic bomb. American intelligence agencies discovered that the Soviet Union had exploded i...
The SAC is an abbreviation for what US force?
The SAC is an abbreviation for what US force?
[ "The SAC is an abbreviation for what US force?" ]
{ "text": [ "Strategic Air Command" ], "answer_start": [ 1220 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105949
56e08587231d4119001ac253
Space_Race
In simple terms, the Cold War could be viewed as an expression of the ideological struggle between communism and capitalism. The United States faced a new uncertainty beginning in September 1949, when it lost its monopoly on the atomic bomb. American intelligence agencies discovered that the Soviet Union had exploded i...
During what decade, did a fear of communism oversweep the US?
During what decade, did a fear of communism oversweep the US?
[ "During what decade, did a fear of communism oversweep the US?" ]
{ "text": [ "1950s" ], "answer_start": [ 837 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105950
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Space_Race
For its part, the Soviet Union harbored fears of invasion. Having suffered at least 27 million casualties during World War II after being invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941, the Soviet Union was wary of its former ally, the United States, which until late 1949 was the sole possessor of atomic weapons. The United States ha...
How many casualties did the Soviet Union have during WWII?
How many casualties did the Soviet Union have during WWII?
[ "How many casualties did the Soviet Union have during WWII?" ]
{ "text": [ "27 million" ], "answer_start": [ 84 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105951
56e08680231d4119001ac26c
Space_Race
For its part, the Soviet Union harbored fears of invasion. Having suffered at least 27 million casualties during World War II after being invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941, the Soviet Union was wary of its former ally, the United States, which until late 1949 was the sole possessor of atomic weapons. The United States ha...
The Soviet Union was first invaded by Nazi controlled Germany in what year?
The Soviet Union was first invaded by Nazi controlled Germany in what year?
[ "The Soviet Union was first invaded by Nazi controlled Germany in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1941" ], "answer_start": [ 165 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105952
56e08680231d4119001ac26d
Space_Race
For its part, the Soviet Union harbored fears of invasion. Having suffered at least 27 million casualties during World War II after being invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941, the Soviet Union was wary of its former ally, the United States, which until late 1949 was the sole possessor of atomic weapons. The United States ha...
Until what year, was the US the sole possessor of the atomic bomb?
Until what year, was the US the sole possessor of the atomic bomb?
[ "Until what year, was the US the sole possessor of the atomic bomb?" ]
{ "text": [ "1949" ], "answer_start": [ 253 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105953
56e08680231d4119001ac26e
Space_Race
For its part, the Soviet Union harbored fears of invasion. Having suffered at least 27 million casualties during World War II after being invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941, the Soviet Union was wary of its former ally, the United States, which until late 1949 was the sole possessor of atomic weapons. The United States ha...
In what year did Stalin order the development of ICBMs?
In what year did Stalin order the development of ICBMs?
[ "In what year did Stalin order the development of ICBMs?" ]
{ "text": [ "1947" ], "answer_start": [ 624 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105954
56e08680231d4119001ac26f
Space_Race
For its part, the Soviet Union harbored fears of invasion. Having suffered at least 27 million casualties during World War II after being invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941, the Soviet Union was wary of its former ally, the United States, which until late 1949 was the sole possessor of atomic weapons. The United States ha...
What type of military force did the US possess a much larger fleet than the Soviet Union?
What type of military force did the US possess a much larger fleet than the Soviet Union?
[ "What type of military force did the US possess a much larger fleet than the Soviet Union?" ]
{ "text": [ "air force" ], "answer_start": [ 514 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105955
56e087477aa994140058e5b8
Space_Race
In 1953, Korolev was given the go-ahead to develop the R-7 Semyorka rocket, which represented a major advance from the German design. Although some of its components (notably boosters) still resembled the German G-4, the new rocket incorporated staged design, a completely new control system, and a new fuel. It was succ...
Who began developing the R-7 Semyorka rocket?
Who began developing the R-7 Semyorka rocket?
[ "Who began developing the R-7 Semyorka rocket?" ]
{ "text": [ "Korolev" ], "answer_start": [ 9 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105956
56e087477aa994140058e5b9
Space_Race
In 1953, Korolev was given the go-ahead to develop the R-7 Semyorka rocket, which represented a major advance from the German design. Although some of its components (notably boosters) still resembled the German G-4, the new rocket incorporated staged design, a completely new control system, and a new fuel. It was succ...
R-7 Semyorka rocket resembled closely to what other missile?
R-7 Semyorka rocket resembled closely to what other missile?
[ " R-7 Semyorka rocket resembled closely to what other missile?" ]
{ "text": [ "German G-4" ], "answer_start": [ 205 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105957
56e087477aa994140058e5ba
Space_Race
In 1953, Korolev was given the go-ahead to develop the R-7 Semyorka rocket, which represented a major advance from the German design. Although some of its components (notably boosters) still resembled the German G-4, the new rocket incorporated staged design, a completely new control system, and a new fuel. It was succ...
When was the R-7 Semyorka rocket tested successfully?
When was the R-7 Semyorka rocket tested successfully?
[ "When was the R-7 Semyorka rocket tested successfully?" ]
{ "text": [ "August 21, 1957" ], "answer_start": [ 339 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105958
56e087477aa994140058e5bb
Space_Race
In 1953, Korolev was given the go-ahead to develop the R-7 Semyorka rocket, which represented a major advance from the German design. Although some of its components (notably boosters) still resembled the German G-4, the new rocket incorporated staged design, a completely new control system, and a new fuel. It was succ...
The first satellite launched into space used what rocket?
The first satellite launched into space used what rocket?
[ "The first satellite launched into space used what rocket?" ]
{ "text": [ "R-7 Semyorka rocket" ], "answer_start": [ 55 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105959
56e087e6231d4119001ac275
Space_Race
The United States had multiple rocket programs divided among the different branches of the American armed services, which meant that each force developed its own ICBM program. The Air Force initiated ICBM research in 1945 with the MX-774. However, its funding was cancelled and only three partially successful launches w...
The US Air Force began research of ICBMs in what year?
The US Air Force began research of ICBMs in what year?
[ "The US Air Force began research of ICBMs in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1945" ], "answer_start": [ 217 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105960
56e087e6231d4119001ac276
Space_Race
The United States had multiple rocket programs divided among the different branches of the American armed services, which meant that each force developed its own ICBM program. The Air Force initiated ICBM research in 1945 with the MX-774. However, its funding was cancelled and only three partially successful launches w...
What type of rocket was first researched by the Air Force?
What type of rocket was first researched by the Air Force?
[ "What type of rocket was first researched by the Air Force?" ]
{ "text": [ "MX-774" ], "answer_start": [ 231 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105961
56e087e6231d4119001ac277
Space_Race
The United States had multiple rocket programs divided among the different branches of the American armed services, which meant that each force developed its own ICBM program. The Air Force initiated ICBM research in 1945 with the MX-774. However, its funding was cancelled and only three partially successful launches w...
The MX-774 was tested in what year?
The MX-774 was tested in what year?
[ "The MX-774 was tested in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1947" ], "answer_start": [ 337 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105962
56e087e6231d4119001ac278
Space_Race
The United States had multiple rocket programs divided among the different branches of the American armed services, which meant that each force developed its own ICBM program. The Air Force initiated ICBM research in 1945 with the MX-774. However, its funding was cancelled and only three partially successful launches w...
The Air Force PGM-11 Redstone rocket family was tested where?
The Air Force PGM-11 Redstone rocket family was tested where?
[ "The Air Force PGM-11 Redstone rocket family was tested where?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cape Canaveral" ], "answer_start": [ 423 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105963
56e087e6231d4119001ac279
Space_Race
The United States had multiple rocket programs divided among the different branches of the American armed services, which meant that each force developed its own ICBM program. The Air Force initiated ICBM research in 1945 with the MX-774. However, its funding was cancelled and only three partially successful launches w...
The Atlas-A first launched on what date?
The Atlas-A first launched on what date?
[ "The Atlas-A first launched on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "June 11, 1957" ], "answer_start": [ 648 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105964
56e088c6231d4119001ac280
Space_Race
In 1955, with both the United States and the Soviet Union building ballistic missiles that could be utilized to launch objects into space, the "starting line" was drawn for the Space Race. In separate announcements, just four days apart, both nations publicly announced that they would launch artificial Earth satellites...
Who was president Dwight D. Eisenhower's press secretary?
Who was president Dwight D. Eisenhower's press secretary?
[ "Who was president Dwight D. Eisenhower's press secretary?" ]
{ "text": [ "James C. Hagerty" ], "answer_start": [ 356 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105965
56e088c6231d4119001ac281
Space_Race
In 1955, with both the United States and the Soviet Union building ballistic missiles that could be utilized to launch objects into space, the "starting line" was drawn for the Space Race. In separate announcements, just four days apart, both nations publicly announced that they would launch artificial Earth satellites...
The starting date for the Space Race was which date?
The starting date for the Space Race was which date?
[ "The starting date for the Space Race was which date?" ]
{ "text": [ "August 30, 1955" ], "answer_start": [ 902 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105966
56e0893c7aa994140058e5d5
Space_Race
Initially, President Eisenhower was worried that a satellite passing above a nation at over 100 kilometers (62 mi), might be construed as violating that nation's sovereign airspace. He was concerned that the Soviet Union would accuse the Americans of an illegal overflight, thereby scoring a propaganda victory at his ex...
A Jupiter-C was launched by Von Braum on what date?
A Jupiter-C was launched by Von Braum on what date?
[ "A Jupiter-C was launched by Von Braum on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "September 20, 1956" ], "answer_start": [ 1012 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105967
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Space_Race
The Soviet success caused public controversy in the United States, and Eisenhower ordered the civilian rocket and satellite project, Vanguard, to move up its timetable and launch its satellite much sooner than originally planned. The December 6, 1957 Project Vanguard launch failure occurred at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...
The civilian rocket and satellite project in the US was called what?
The civilian rocket and satellite project in the US was called what?
[ "The civilian rocket and satellite project in the US was called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Vanguard" ], "answer_start": [ 133 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105968
56e0bc7b231d4119001ac364
Space_Race
The Soviet success caused public controversy in the United States, and Eisenhower ordered the civilian rocket and satellite project, Vanguard, to move up its timetable and launch its satellite much sooner than originally planned. The December 6, 1957 Project Vanguard launch failure occurred at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...
Project Vanguard launch failed on what date?
Project Vanguard launch failed on what date?
[ "Project Vanguard launch failed on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "December 6, 195" ], "answer_start": [ 234 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105969
56e0bc7b231d4119001ac365
Space_Race
The Soviet success caused public controversy in the United States, and Eisenhower ordered the civilian rocket and satellite project, Vanguard, to move up its timetable and launch its satellite much sooner than originally planned. The December 6, 1957 Project Vanguard launch failure occurred at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is located in what state?
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is located in what state?
[ "Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is located in what state?" ]
{ "text": [ "Florida" ], "answer_start": [ 331 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105970
56e0bc7b231d4119001ac366
Space_Race
The Soviet success caused public controversy in the United States, and Eisenhower ordered the civilian rocket and satellite project, Vanguard, to move up its timetable and launch its satellite much sooner than originally planned. The December 6, 1957 Project Vanguard launch failure occurred at Cape Canaveral Air Force ...
in response to Project Vanguard's failed launch, what was the rocket the Soviet Union launched?
in response to Project Vanguard's failed launch, what was the rocket the Soviet Union launched?
[ "in response to Project Vanguard's failed launch, what was the rocket the Soviet Union launched?" ]
{ "text": [ "Jupiter-C rocket" ], "answer_start": [ 854 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105971
56e0e8b47aa994140058e79b
Space_Race
On January 31, 1958, nearly four months after the launch of Sputnik 1, von Braun and the United States successfully launched its first satellite on a four-stage Juno I rocket derived from the US Army's Redstone missile, at Cape Canaveral. The satellite Explorer 1 was 30.8 pounds (14.0 kg) in mass. It carried a micromet...
The first US satellite to launch without failure was on what date?
The first US satellite to launch without failure was on what date?
[ "The first US satellite to launch without failure was on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "January 31, 1958" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105972
56e0e8b47aa994140058e79d
Space_Race
On January 31, 1958, nearly four months after the launch of Sputnik 1, von Braun and the United States successfully launched its first satellite on a four-stage Juno I rocket derived from the US Army's Redstone missile, at Cape Canaveral. The satellite Explorer 1 was 30.8 pounds (14.0 kg) in mass. It carried a micromet...
The Explorer gathered what 3 measurements?
The Explorer gathered what 3 measurements?
[ "The Explorer gathered what 3 measurements?" ]
{ "text": [ "cosmic ray and radiation levels, the temperature in the spacecraft, and the frequency of collisions with micrometeorites" ], "answer_start": [ 916 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105973
56e0e93d7aa994140058e7a1
Space_Race
On April 2, 1958, President Eisenhower reacted to the Soviet space lead in launching the first satellite, by recommending to the US Congress that a civilian agency be established to direct nonmilitary space activities. Congress, led by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson, responded by passing the National Aeronaut...
Who was the Senate's Majority Leader in 1958?
Who was the Senate's Majority Leader in 1958?
[ "Who was the Senate's Majority Leader in 1958?" ]
{ "text": [ "Lyndon B. Johnson" ], "answer_start": [ 259 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105974
56e0e93d7aa994140058e7a2
Space_Race
On April 2, 1958, President Eisenhower reacted to the Soviet space lead in launching the first satellite, by recommending to the US Congress that a civilian agency be established to direct nonmilitary space activities. Congress, led by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson, responded by passing the National Aeronaut...
The National Aeronautics and Space Act was established in what year?
The National Aeronautics and Space Act was established in what year?
[ "The National Aeronautics and Space Act was established in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1958" ], "answer_start": [ 12 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105975
56e0e93d7aa994140058e7a3
Space_Race
On April 2, 1958, President Eisenhower reacted to the Soviet space lead in launching the first satellite, by recommending to the US Congress that a civilian agency be established to direct nonmilitary space activities. Congress, led by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson, responded by passing the National Aeronaut...
What was NASA called before it became NASA?
What was NASA called before it became NASA?
[ "What was NASA called before it became NASA?" ]
{ "text": [ "National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics" ], "answer_start": [ 410 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105976
56e0e93d7aa994140058e7a4
Space_Race
On April 2, 1958, President Eisenhower reacted to the Soviet space lead in launching the first satellite, by recommending to the US Congress that a civilian agency be established to direct nonmilitary space activities. Congress, led by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson, responded by passing the National Aeronaut...
The first US satellite was launched on what date?
The first US satellite was launched on what date?
[ "The first US satellite was launched on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "April 2, 1958" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105977
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Space_Race
On October 21, 1959, Eisenhower approved the transfer of the Army's remaining space-related activities to NASA. On July 1, 1960, the Redstone Arsenal became NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, with von Braun as its first director. Development of the Saturn rocket family, which when mature, would finally give...
The Redstone Arsenal became the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center when?
The Redstone Arsenal became the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center when?
[ "The Redstone Arsenal became the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center when?" ]
{ "text": [ "July 1, 1960" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105978
56e0e9887aa994140058e7ac
Space_Race
On October 21, 1959, Eisenhower approved the transfer of the Army's remaining space-related activities to NASA. On July 1, 1960, the Redstone Arsenal became NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, with von Braun as its first director. Development of the Saturn rocket family, which when mature, would finally give...
Who was the first director in charge of the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center?
Who was the first director in charge of the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center?
[ "Who was the first director in charge of the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center?" ]
{ "text": [ "von Braun" ], "answer_start": [ 209 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105979
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Space_Race
In 1958, Korolev upgraded the R-7 to be able to launch a 400-kilogram (880 lb) payload to the Moon. Three secret 1958 attempts to launch Luna E-1-class impactor probes failed. The fourth attempt, Luna 1, launched successfully on January 2, 1959, but missed the Moon. The fifth attempt on June 18 also failed at launch. T...
How many attempts to the Moon did Luna E-1-class probes fail before successfully launching?
How many attempts to the Moon did Luna E-1-class probes fail before successfully launching?
[ "How many attempts to the Moon did Luna E-1-class probes fail before successfully launching?" ]
{ "text": [ "4" ], "answer_start": [ 57 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105980
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Space_Race
In 1958, Korolev upgraded the R-7 to be able to launch a 400-kilogram (880 lb) payload to the Moon. Three secret 1958 attempts to launch Luna E-1-class impactor probes failed. The fourth attempt, Luna 1, launched successfully on January 2, 1959, but missed the Moon. The fifth attempt on June 18 also failed at launch. T...
The first probe to land on the Moon was in what year?
The first probe to land on the Moon was in what year?
[ "The first probe to land on the Moon was in what year?" ]
{ "text": [ "1959" ], "answer_start": [ 240 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105981
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Space_Race
In 1958, Korolev upgraded the R-7 to be able to launch a 400-kilogram (880 lb) payload to the Moon. Three secret 1958 attempts to launch Luna E-1-class impactor probes failed. The fourth attempt, Luna 1, launched successfully on January 2, 1959, but missed the Moon. The fifth attempt on June 18 also failed at launch. T...
Which Luna probe successfully photographed the back side of the Moon?
Which Luna probe successfully photographed the back side of the Moon?
[ "Which Luna probe successfully photographed the back side of the Moon?" ]
{ "text": [ "Luna 3" ], "answer_start": [ 434 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105982
56e0eaeb7aa994140058e7b9
Space_Race
The US reacted to the Luna program by embarking on the Ranger program in 1959, managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Block I Ranger 1 and Ranger 2 suffered Atlas-Agena launch failures in August and November 1961. The 727-pound (330 kg) Block II Ranger 3 launched successfully on January 26, 1962, but missed t...
The Ranger program from 1959 was managed by what organization?
The Ranger program from 1959 was managed by what organization?
[ "The Ranger program from 1959 was managed by what organization?" ]
{ "text": [ "NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory" ], "answer_start": [ 90 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105983
56e0eaeb7aa994140058e7ba
Space_Race
The US reacted to the Luna program by embarking on the Ranger program in 1959, managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Block I Ranger 1 and Ranger 2 suffered Atlas-Agena launch failures in August and November 1961. The 727-pound (330 kg) Block II Ranger 3 launched successfully on January 26, 1962, but missed t...
The first spacecraft to make it to the Moon was what?
The first spacecraft to make it to the Moon was what?
[ "The first spacecraft to make it to the Moon was what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Ranger 4" ], "answer_start": [ 352 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105984
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Space_Race
The US reacted to the Luna program by embarking on the Ranger program in 1959, managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Block I Ranger 1 and Ranger 2 suffered Atlas-Agena launch failures in August and November 1961. The 727-pound (330 kg) Block II Ranger 3 launched successfully on January 26, 1962, but missed t...
The first Ranger mission that didn't fail was which one?
The first Ranger mission that didn't fail was which one?
[ "The first Ranger mission that didn't fail was which one?" ]
{ "text": [ "Block III Ranger 7" ], "answer_start": [ 703 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105985
56e0eaeb7aa994140058e7bc
Space_Race
The US reacted to the Luna program by embarking on the Ranger program in 1959, managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Block I Ranger 1 and Ranger 2 suffered Atlas-Agena launch failures in August and November 1961. The 727-pound (330 kg) Block II Ranger 3 launched successfully on January 26, 1962, but missed t...
The Block III Ranger 7 mission successfully reached the moon on what date?
The Block III Ranger 7 mission successfully reached the moon on what date?
[ "The Block III Ranger 7 mission successfully reached the moon on what date?" ]
{ "text": [ "July 31, 1964" ], "answer_start": [ 740 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105986
56e0eaeb7aa994140058e7bd
Space_Race
The US reacted to the Luna program by embarking on the Ranger program in 1959, managed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Block I Ranger 1 and Ranger 2 suffered Atlas-Agena launch failures in August and November 1961. The 727-pound (330 kg) Block II Ranger 3 launched successfully on January 26, 1962, but missed t...
What program led to the establishment of the Ranger program?
What program led to the establishment of the Ranger program?
[ "What program led to the establishment of the Ranger program?" ]
{ "text": [ "Luna" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105987
56e0eb947aa994140058e7c3
Space_Race
By 1959, American observers believed that the Soviet Union would be the first to get a human into space, because of the time needed to prepare for Mercury's first launch. On April 12, 1961, the USSR surprised the world again by launching Yuri Gagarin into a single orbit around the Earth in a craft they called Vostok 1....
Which country succesfully launched the first person into space in 1961?
Which country succesfully launched the first person into space in 1961?
[ "Which country succesfully launched the first person into space in 1961?" ]
{ "text": [ "the USSR" ], "answer_start": [ 190 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105988
56e0eb947aa994140058e7c4
Space_Race
By 1959, American observers believed that the Soviet Union would be the first to get a human into space, because of the time needed to prepare for Mercury's first launch. On April 12, 1961, the USSR surprised the world again by launching Yuri Gagarin into a single orbit around the Earth in a craft they called Vostok 1....
The first ship to carry a human through space was called what?
The first ship to carry a human through space was called what?
[ "The first ship to carry a human through space was called what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Vostok 1" ], "answer_start": [ 311 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105989
56e0eb947aa994140058e7c5
Space_Race
By 1959, American observers believed that the Soviet Union would be the first to get a human into space, because of the time needed to prepare for Mercury's first launch. On April 12, 1961, the USSR surprised the world again by launching Yuri Gagarin into a single orbit around the Earth in a craft they called Vostok 1....
How long did Yuri Gagarin orbit the earth in the spacecraft?
How long did Yuri Gagarin orbit the earth in the spacecraft?
[ "How long did Yuri Gagarin orbit the earth in the spacecraft?" ]
{ "text": [ "108 minutes" ], "answer_start": [ 812 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105990
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Space_Race
Gagarin became a national hero of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, and a worldwide celebrity. Moscow and other cities in the USSR held mass demonstrations, the scale of which was second only to the World War II Victory Parade of 1945. April 12 was declared Cosmonautics Day in the USSR, and is celebrated today in ...
April 12, in the USSR, is what special day?
April 12, in the USSR, is what special day?
[ "April 12, in the USSR, is what special day?" ]
{ "text": [ "Cosmonautics Day" ], "answer_start": [ 263 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105991
56e0ebdb231d4119001ac44b
Space_Race
Gagarin became a national hero of the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, and a worldwide celebrity. Moscow and other cities in the USSR held mass demonstrations, the scale of which was second only to the World War II Victory Parade of 1945. April 12 was declared Cosmonautics Day in the USSR, and is celebrated today in ...
What year was established as the International Day of Human Space Flight by the United Nations?
What year was established as the International Day of Human Space Flight by the United Nations?
[ "What year was established as the International Day of Human Space Flight by the United Nations?" ]
{ "text": [ "2011" ], "answer_start": [ 386 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105992
56e0f1b27aa994140058e7e5
Space_Race
The US Air Force had been developing a program to launch the first man in space, named Man in Space Soonest. This program studied several different types of one-man space vehicles, settling on a ballistic re-entry capsule launched on a derivative Atlas missile, and selecting a group of nine candidate pilots. After NASA...
Man in Space Soonest was a program by which organization?
Man in Space Soonest was a program by which organization?
[ "Man in Space Soonest was a program by which organization?" ]
{ "text": [ "US Air Force" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
gem-squad_v2-train-105993
56e0f1b27aa994140058e7e6
Space_Race
The US Air Force had been developing a program to launch the first man in space, named Man in Space Soonest. This program studied several different types of one-man space vehicles, settling on a ballistic re-entry capsule launched on a derivative Atlas missile, and selecting a group of nine candidate pilots. After NASA...
Man in Space Soonest was reestablished as what in November 26, 1958?
Man in Space Soonest was reestablished as what in November 26, 1958?
[ "Man in Space Soonest was reestablished as what in November 26, 1958?" ]
{ "text": [ "Project Mercury" ], "answer_start": [ 401 ] }
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Three weeks later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, launched in a ballistic trajectory on Mercury-Redstone 3, in a spacecraft he named Freedom 7. Though he did not achieve orbit like Gagarin, he was the first person to exercise manual control over his spacecraft's attitude and retro-rock...
The first American to travel into space was whom?
The first American to travel into space was whom?
[ "The first American to travel into space was whom?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alan Shepard" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
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Space_Race
Three weeks later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, launched in a ballistic trajectory on Mercury-Redstone 3, in a spacecraft he named Freedom 7. Though he did not achieve orbit like Gagarin, he was the first person to exercise manual control over his spacecraft's attitude and retro-rock...
When did Alan Shepard first arrive in space?
When did Alan Shepard first arrive in space?
[ "When did Alan Shepard first arrive in space?" ]
{ "text": [ "May 5, 1961" ], "answer_start": [ 22 ] }
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Space_Race
Three weeks later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, launched in a ballistic trajectory on Mercury-Redstone 3, in a spacecraft he named Freedom 7. Though he did not achieve orbit like Gagarin, he was the first person to exercise manual control over his spacecraft's attitude and retro-rock...
The spaceship that carried Alan Shepard was named what?
The spaceship that carried Alan Shepard was named what?
[ "The spaceship that carried Alan Shepard was named what?" ]
{ "text": [ "Freedom 7" ], "answer_start": [ 167 ] }
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Space_Race
Three weeks later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, launched in a ballistic trajectory on Mercury-Redstone 3, in a spacecraft he named Freedom 7. Though he did not achieve orbit like Gagarin, he was the first person to exercise manual control over his spacecraft's attitude and retro-rock...
The first person to have control over driving their spacecraft was whom?
The first person to have control over driving their spacecraft was whom?
[ "The first person to have control over driving their spacecraft was whom?" ]
{ "text": [ "Alan Shepard" ], "answer_start": [ 35 ] }
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Space_Race
Three weeks later, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space, launched in a ballistic trajectory on Mercury-Redstone 3, in a spacecraft he named Freedom 7. Though he did not achieve orbit like Gagarin, he was the first person to exercise manual control over his spacecraft's attitude and retro-rock...
Which president awarded Alan Shepard the NASA Distinguished Service Medal?
Which president awarded Alan Shepard the NASA Distinguished Service Medal?
[ "Which president awarded Alan Shepard the NASA Distinguished Service Medal?" ]
{ "text": [ "John F. Kennedy" ], "answer_start": [ 530 ] }
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Gagarin's flight changed this; now Kennedy sensed the humiliation and fear on the part of the American public over the Soviet lead. He sent a memo dated April 20, 1961, to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, asking him to look into the state of America's space program, and into programs that could offer NASA the opportun...
President Kennedy sent a letter on April 20, 1961 to who about the US's space program?
President Kennedy sent a letter on April 20, 1961 to who about the US's space program?
[ "President Kennedy sent a letter on April 20, 1961 to who about the US's space program?" ]
{ "text": [ "Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson" ], "answer_start": [ 172 ] }